STF nabs three robbery suspects in Jos

The Special Task Force (STF) on Jos crises code-named, ‘Operation Safe Haven’, has arrested three armed robbery suspects on the outskirts of Jos. They were nabbed when they attempted to escape in a stolen vehicle.

The car was snatched from the owner, Nandom Nanzir, at gunpoint about 10pm.

The victim said: “I am a civil defence officer. One of the suspects lied down and pretended to be ill. I volunteered to take them to the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) about 10pm.

“When we were heading for the place, they brought out a gun and asked me to park. I stopped, they snatched the car and contemplated whether to kill me or not. They took me somewhere and asked me to jump out of the vehicle. They zoomed off after pushing me out of the car.

“I ran to the nearest security checkpoint and reported the incident. The soldiers on duty sent information to other checkpoints on the route. The robbers were later arrested.”

Spokesman for the STF, Capt Salisu Mustapha, said: “On September 11, about 10pm, the STF personnel at the Dogon Karfe checkpoint received information from Mr. Nanzing of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps that his car had been snatched at gunpoint at the British American junction in Jos North Local Government by suspected armed robbers.

“The guard commander called the checkpoints on the route. The car and the three robbery suspects were arrested by the STF about 12am at a checkpoint near the Police Staff College, Jos.

“The suspects, Jeremiah ThankGod, 26, Elijah John, 22 and Gabriel Dakup, 20, were found in possession of two-locally made pistols and two phones.

“They are being investigated after which they will be handed over to the police for prosecution.

“The STF wishes to inform the public to provide information. It will be treated with confidentiality.”